FIRST LIEUTENANT ARMANDO AMY, 0954374, Infantry, Company "A", 65th
Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 4 June 1951, near
Unchon-ni, Korea, Company "A" was given the mission of assaulting a moun-
tain peak stronghold of an estimated two-battalion enemy force. During the
assault, Lieutenant AMY'S platoon became subjected to a severe enemy barrage
and suffered many casualties. Continually rallying his men, Lieutenant AMY
and a handful of troops succeeded in reaching the objective, where they
were immediately and strongly counterattacked. Although bleeding profusely
from head wounds and blinded in one eye, Lieutenant AMY refused to be evacu-
ated and continued staunchly to direct the defense of the recently gained
position. Not until the company commander ordered the unit to withdraw for
reorganization, did Lieutenant AMY permit himself to be taken to an aid
station in a rear area. The superb gallantry displayed by Lieutenant AMY
reflects the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the most
esteemed traditions of the military service. Entered the military service
from Puerto Rico.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3^rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 -

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